A Healthy Food Plate

So, what does a healthy plate look like?

Divide your plate into three sections. Fill half of the plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter of it with lean protein and the last quarter with whole-grain carbohydrates. Keep meat portions small, about the size of the back of your child's fist.

Try These Healthy Options for Hungry Kids:

Vegetables

Cooked spinach

Baked cubes of sweet potatoes

Steamed red and green pepper strips

Roasted carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower

Fruit

Unsweetened applesauce

Freshly washed blueberries

Canned peaches or pears in water (Avoid fruit packed in juice or syrup.)